Oracle VM VirtualBox: Ticket #3670: Host-only network has limited or no connectivity ==> Fixed in SVNhttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670
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Hi,
I have installed <a class="wiki" href="https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/VirtualBox">VirtualBox</a> 2.2.0 on Windows XP SP3 and after installation pop-up opened on host "<a class="wiki" href="https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/VirtualBox">VirtualBox</a> Host-Only Network has limited or no connectivity.
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I started guest and browsers displays internet web pages without any problem. I am using NAT config for network, so this probably does not using this type of network driver is it? This is probably only related to host-only network settings. But I don't use this type of network connection, so I don't really urgently need this problem to be solved.
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I have attached Vbox.log file at another issue I have:
<a class="ext-link" href="http://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3668"><span class="icon"> </span>http://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3668</a>
Regards
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Trac 0.12mishaThu, 09 Apr 2009 17:06:20 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:1
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:1
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This is actually because the DHCP server for host-only network starts only when some guest using that network is started.<br />
So this should not cause any problems to host/guest networking.
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TicketrastaWed, 15 Apr 2009 20:56:08 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:2
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:2
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This DOES cause problems: very slow booting for WinXP host. Using NAT for my Solaris 10 guest, installing the Vbox host-only networking does not effect guest connectivity, but it does create havoc for the host that manifests itself with slow booting (~10x slower than normal, with most time spent on "preparing network connections").
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The User Manual should make it apparent that Vbox Host-only networking is not required if your guest uses NAT, and thus should not be installed on Windows hosts if NAT will be used.
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<a class="ext-link" href="http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&amp;t=16243&amp;start=15#p69932"><span class="icon"> </span>http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&amp;t=16243&amp;start=15#p69932</a>
<a class="ext-link" href="http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=16317"><span class="icon"> </span>http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=16317</a>
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TicketmishaThu, 16 Apr 2009 03:52:05 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:3
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:3
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Replying to <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:2" title="Comment 2 for Ticket #3670">rasta</a>:
This is a known issue. We're working on solving it. Please see <a class="closed ticket" href="https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3722" title="defect: Slow startup after installing Virtualbox 2.2.0 (closed: fixed)">#3722</a> for detail and a workaround
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TicketmishaFri, 24 Apr 2009 16:37:52 GMTsummary changedhttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:4
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:4
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<li><strong>summary</strong>
changed from <em>Host-only network has limited or no connectivity</em> to <em>Host-only network has limited or no connectivity ==> Fixed in SVN</em>
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We've fixed this issue.<br />
For those willing to try a fix: please send me a mail at Mikhail dot Sennikovsky at sun dot com. I'll then send you a link to a new test VBox version containing the fix.
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TicketabcuserWed, 29 Apr 2009 08:16:52 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:5
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:5
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I have installed 2.2.2 version and it looks like this problem is solved. You can close this problem as solved. Thanks a lot for helping me out.
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Ticketsandervl73Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:37:09 GMTstatus changed; resolution sethttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:6
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:6
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changed from <em>new</em> to <em>closed</em>
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<li><strong>resolution</strong>
set to <em>fixed</em>
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Thanks for the feedback.
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TicketAlecosSat, 26 Dec 2009 15:12:52 GMTstatus changed; resolution deletedhttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:7
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:7
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changed from <em>closed</em> to <em>reopened</em>
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<li><strong>resolution</strong>
<em>fixed</em> deleted
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I'm using VBox 3.1.2 and I have the problem yet on windows seven home premium... the <a class="wiki" href="https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/VirtualBox">VirtualBox</a> Host-Only Network refuse to work giving me an error... giving me an error like: unidentified network, no access to the network, public network... I installed XP on my virtual machine but I have not connection on XP while Windows 7 is always connected... why? Merry Christmas to all!
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TicketAlecosSat, 26 Dec 2009 15:17:04 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:8
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:8
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I attach a grab: <a class="ext-link" href="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6075/win7virtualboxhostonlyn.jpg"><span class="icon"> </span>http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6075/win7virtualboxhostonlyn.jpg</a>
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TicketmishaMon, 28 Dec 2009 13:04:01 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:9
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:9
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It is not possible to connect guest to internet with the host-only adapter. It is intented to be used for host-only networking, that connects one or more guests + host with a virtual network.<br />
Please use Bridged or NAT networking if you need internet access in the guest.<br />
As I understand the err message on the screen-shot, your adapter fails to get the correct IP address.<br />
Try setting static IP configuration for the host-only adapter and see if it helps.<br />
Also make sure you have correct DHCP server settings for the host-only network.<br />
All this can be set up via VBox GUI, via "File"-&gt;"Preferences"-&gt;"Network"-&gt;select host-only adapter you want to use-&gt;click "Edit Host-Only interface" button on the right.
Needless to say that you need proper networking settings in the guest as well.
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TicketsankalpWed, 31 Mar 2010 17:45:46 GMThttps://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:10
https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/3670#comment:10
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I am using Vbox 3.1.4, Host OS Windows 7 home premium and guest OD as Windows XP.
I seem to have a similar issue where the Virtual Box-Host only Netwok has no network access.
I cannot access internet on guest OS.
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